Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-10-05
State News
ANDROsCoGGIS.

ANDRoscoGGIN.
LIvERMoRE FALLS. Cur correspondent
writes, Oct. 3 a Lynn, Mass. poultry man
has an agent in town making large purchases
of poultry in this vicinity for the markets.
Mrs. r. J. Reynolds who has been living with
her son, DR.. H. Reynolds of this place moved
to Yarmouth last week where she will reside
with another son, Rev. L. Reynolds. Dr.,
Reynolds leaves for Southern California next
Tuesday on one of c. C. Benson's excursions
from Lewiston. DIR. A. Reynolds of Farming
ton and wife, Seward Dill of Phillips and P.
w. Hubbard of Pennington will be members
of this party -Comical Brown with his troupe
show here Wednesday evening of this week.
The outlook at present is that he will be
greeted with small audience. The bell was
rung on Browns Jokes years ago and he
should pull them in. Too many 'chestnuts"
are not healthy.-Rev L. Reynolds. pastor of
the First Cong1 Church at Yarmouth was in
town last week-Our village schools are
progressing finely under the present corps
of instructors and rapid strides
Of advancement are being made.-S. j. Bur-
CESS has apples enough on board to last him
several weeks at his evaporator on Pleasant
street. They are of much poorer quality than
many as he can obtain Mrs. Lillian Beck of
this place is visiting relatives in Massachu-
setts.-The large addition to the Umbsgog
Pulp Company's mill at this place is rapidly
approaching completion. The work has been
under the master workmanship of w. G.
Bursley. The new pulp machine which Is to
be put IN the building, will probably be set
up ready for operation by the last Of this
month or the first of next 1t will require an ad-
diiional crew of about thirteen men to run it
and will increase the production ofpulp board
about one third. The company is at present
making between seven and eight tons per day.
When there is a good supply of water the
daily production is ten tons and over.-A. l..
Wyman has returned from visit among rel
atives in Poland.
FRANKLIN.
JAY.-Our correspondent writes Oct. Sd ::
Jay farmers will probably not hold any cattle
show and fair this year, there seems to be
but little interest manifested in one. There
will probably be good attendance from here
at the Franklin county exhibition at Farming
ton this week. Quite number of our
farmers have made exhibits there, and they
will undoubtedly, as is their custom, bring
home their share of the ribbons.-We are
enjoying some beautiful Indian Summer
weather just nova dance at Jay was well
attended and an excellent time enjoyed by
all present Charles Parker, brother of
Bradford Parkes of this place, who went
from here some time ago to Pasadena, CAL,
has been very prosperous in his business
operations in that State. He bought ten
acres of land there few years ago for $4,000,
and recently he refused an offer of $40, 900
for the property.-The days are growing
short and our farmers are busily
engaged finishing up their fall
work and getting in readiness for
winter.-The apple crop here is somewhat
larger this year than the general yield over
the State. Some will get almost their usual
crop. Heavy winds have blown off large
quantities of fruit.-The Free High School
ct Stones Corner is progressing finely with
about the usual attendance. The North Jay
cemetery has recently been enlarged and
some needed improvements made. This is
pronounced to be one OF the most attractive
cemeteries in this section of the State and
lots in it are very desirable. -It is thought
that Mr.. Alvin Record of Livermore Falls
will do something next year in the way OF
developing the water power at Jay Bridge, of
which he has control.
WAsHINGroN.-Our correspondent writes
Oct. 3 The friends and neighbors of Free
man Light called at his home Sept oath. They
were entertained with music. Refreshments
were served, and happy, pleasant time was
the result. Mr.. Light was lately married to
Miss Emma, daughter of Joseph Beane.
Nothing could hspp N in this llsce more
pleasing to the people. Miss Became was a
very amiable young lady and successful
teacher, having taught nearly five years in
the primary grade in the Hallowell schools.
While teaching she did not forget to learn the
art of housekeeping, and is capable of keep
lug the house OF any man. With the gift of
music, a bright, cheerful face and affable
manner, we think the bridegroom we'll repaid
waiting for the bride.
LIBERTY Our correspondent writes, Oct.
|: 4. II. Bradstreet Post G. A. r. will give
an entertainment at Hall St. George, Thurs
dav evening next. beautiful quilt has
been prepared by the ladies of the Relief
Corps, and will be presented to the person
holding the lucky number. Tickets for a
chance to draw the same are now on SALE
Fred Knowlton has been appointed post
master at this village. vice Davis Woodmsn
resigned. Mr.. w 00uman VIII pass the winter
in Mass We are sorry to lose good citizen
and neighbor and trust the loss will be only a
temporary one. His household effects will
be sold at auction the coming week.-A pub
lie installation of the officers of the Masonic
Societies of this village occurred Thursday
afternoon. Henry Meservev of Rockland
and G. II. Cargill of this place were the in
stalling officers.-Claudius Knowlton, with
his family of Minneapolis is visiting his
parents at the old homestead in this town.
Large fires are raging in the woods in this
section. For several days past the atmos-
phere has been filled with smoke, so that the
sun. when shining, has resembled the full
moon.-Much complaint is made hereabouts
of the passenger accommodations on the mail
route between Wsldoboro and this place,
particularly between Washington and this
village. Passengers are frequently obliged
to ride, they say in open vehicles, whether il
rains, SHOWS or shines. Such inconvenience
have injured the passenger traffic on this
route very much, and many are the instances
when people have secured private convey
snces or have taken other routes to and from
this place.
BURNHAM --Our correspondent writes, Oct.
3: The lowing of 200 head of cattle, the
blating of 80 calves and the blesting of 2000
sheep, together with the hallooing of 10 or 20
men and bows loading the same on board &c
cars, fills the air with music that ia not alto
gether in harmony nor is much regard put to